Seibu Shinkin Capital
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Growth
Also known as 西武しんきんキャピタル株式会社
Investment thesis
Seibu Shinkin Capital backs local entrepreneurs, early-stage ventures, and mid-sized small and medium enterprises in Japan, positioning itself as a partner that helps founders take the first step toward realizing their vision. It emphasizes supporting and standing alongside founders on their growth journey, and highlights a track record of helping investees reach public listing, with 20 companies having gone public.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 43 of 105 portfolio companiesSaaS ×15Hardware ×9AI & Machine Learning ×8B2B Marketplaces ×8Fintech ×8Consumer ×7Deep Tech ×7Enterprise Software ×7
HQs:Japan×42
Investments · 105 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSOINN develops compact, low-computation AI based on its patented "artificial brain SOINN" technology to add intelligence to devices, equipment, and information systems.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnergyMachida, Tokyo, JP
Osamu Hasegawa(代表取締役 CEO (Representative Director & CEO))
redfox, inc. develops and sells "cyzen," a smartphone-based sales activity management app for deskless workers who operate in the field.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSales TechTokyo, JP
横溝 竜太郎(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))
Supports value maximization of anime IP and similar assets
Anique designs and sells physical and digital merchandise, pop-up stores, online 3DCG exhibitions, and themed cafés based on anime, manga, game, and illustration IP, working with licensed content holders to create fan experiences.
ConsumerCreator EconomyE-commerceMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
笠井高秀(代表取締役 (Representative Director))
Produces reproductive medicine / gynecology clinic chains and develops related systems
FamilyTech provides financial and account management services designed for couples and families, including a shared bank account app, family credit card, and family payment solutions.
ConsumerFintechTokyo, JP
中村 貴一
Develops the 'Hokenbo' insurance management app to prevent missed claims
KYCC Corporation is a Japanese regtech company that provides corporate risk databases and a SaaS compliance-check tool (RiskAnalyze) for KYC/AML and customer due diligence, along with consulting and expert-support services.
CybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSTokyo, JP
飛内 尚正(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))北住 和弘(取締役 COO)
ONIGO is a Japanese company operating a quick-commerce grocery delivery service along with a freight transport business, and its group includes companies running restaurant chains, takeout delis, sushi restaurants, and food wholesale.
E-commerceFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechTokyo, JP
Naoya Umeshita(代表取締役 / CEO)Takaaki Yamamoto(取締役 / 共同創業者 (Director / Co-founder))Hiroshi Ishikawa(取締役 / 共同創業者 (Director / Co-founder))Toshiyuki Sakai(執行役員 (Executive Officer))Akane Suzuki(執行役員 (Executive Officer))
ROXX is a Japanese company that aims to raise the incomes of people without academic or career credentials by connecting individuals to opportunities and helping companies grow, using technology to address social challenges in Japan's shrinking labor market.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSTokyo, JP
Taro Nakajima(Representative Director & President (CEO))Daisuke Ueki(Senior Executive Officer, COO / SVP of Business)Hiroto Nishimura(Senior Executive Officer / SVP of Corporate)Toshiki Takase(Executive Officer, CAO)Kota Matsumoto(Executive Officer, CTO)George Yoshimoto(Executive Officer, CFO)
SANSHO Co., Ltd. is a Japanese drug-development company creating pharmaceuticals based on cyclic phosphatidic acid (cPA), including 2-carba-cyclic phosphatidic acid candidates in clinical trials for knee osteoarthritis and pulmonary fibrosis.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesTsukuba, JP
Toshiro Moroboshi(代表取締役社長 (President & Representative Director))
Sinumy develops hands-free authentication technology, described as a first-of-its-kind in Japan and globally.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareMobility & TransportationOsaka, JP
Ryoya Kurauchi(代表取締役CEO (Representative Director & CEO))Tomoya Yonaga(取締役COO (Director & COO))
Solving social issues through donations, design and IT
TechMagic is a Japanese robotics company that develops robots for the food industry.
FoodTechHardwareRoboticsTokyo, JP
TRUNK provides e-learning content creation and internship support services for companies, with a track record of working with over 100 companies on e-learning platforms and 50+ companies on new graduate internship programs over five years.
EdTechHR TechTokyo, JP
西元 涼(CEO)
Develops microsatellites and provides Earth observation data (IPO)
Corporate risk management business
Alarmbox is a Japanese company that provides business credit and risk management services, monitoring and assessing the creditworthiness of companies' business partners.
FintechSaaS
Interstellar Technologies develops, manufactures, and launches rockets and builds and operates communication satellites, pursuing a vertically integrated launch and satellite business.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechJapan, JP
Takahiro Inagawa(CEO)Satoshi Nakayama(President)Takahiro Tsuji(CFO)Keiji Atsuta(COO)Takafumi Horie(Director)
Develops and sells cricket-based food
Provides video distribution systems and market analysis data
Franchise operation of iPhone repair stores
SME management support platform (IPO)
Operates multiple restaurant formats
Multilingual video translation service
Cancer drug discovery targeting transporters (IPO)
J-Pharma is a drug development company focused on SLC transporter-targeted therapies, with its lead LAT1 inhibitor nanvuranlat (JPH203) in a global Phase 3 trial for biliary tract cancer and other candidates addressing cancer, autoimmune, and rare diseases.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP
𠮷武 益広(代表取締役社長 (Representative Director & President))藤本 裕(取締役CFO)山本 寛(取締役CBO)
Corporate training via business management simulations
Schole provides corporate leadership development programs built around business management training and simulation games, including next-generation leader training, cross-company learning programs, and onboarding programs for new graduates.
EdTechFuture of WorkHR Tech
Provides a study management platform
Construction management SaaS for the building industry (IPO)
SpiderPlus & Co. develops software for the construction industry, replacing paper-based workflows such as blueprints and quantity takeoffs with digital tools.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSTokyo, JP
Develops and operates an AI English conversation app
Timee is a gig work platform that connects workers with short-term, flexible job opportunities across various industries in Japan, offering same-day payment and no upfront fees.
B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkSaaS
Photo and video sharing service for families
Matching site for construction businesses
Tsukulink operates "Tsukulink," an ordering and receiving matching platform connecting construction businesses, and also runs the "Construction Industry Survey by Tsukulink." The company serves construction contractors in Japan.
B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechPropTechSaaSTokyo, JP
Tatsuo Uchiyama(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))An Nakamura(取締役 (Director))
Provides digital rehabilitation tools
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesbitBiome · finsmes.com · May 27, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Seibu Shinkin Capital invest at?
- Seibu Shinkin Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Seibu Shinkin Capital focus on?
- Seibu Shinkin Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
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